president’s message start 2019 off right – …...loughin real estate 100 campbell blvd, suite...

CONNECTWITHYOURTRICOUNTYAREA CHAMBER:

152 E. High St., Suite 360, Pottstown, PA 19464 • TEL: 610.326.2900 • FAX: 610.970.9705

• EMAIL: [email protected]

Michele Barrett, Events & Marketing [email protected]

Eileen Dautrich, President, [email protected]

Gregory Glenn, Member Relations Director,[email protected]

Melissa Shainline, Communications and Administrative Director,

[email protected]

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IS WHAT WE DO!

TCACC Mission: As the primary business advocate, the TriCounty AreaChamber of Commerce provides relevantmembership services and proactive leadership to enhance economic opportu-nity and quality of life within our region.

Table of ContentsPresident’s Message............31Membership Pages........32, 33Breakfast Recap ...................34Calendar of Events...............35End of Chamber Section.....39Leadership Tri-County.........40

Membership has its benefits:

• Complimentary exposure for your business:

Online listing in Membership Directory attricountyareachamber.com – is your listingcorrect and complete?

Display your materials in brochure rack andbusiness card rack at Chamber Office

Submit press releases for visibility on Chamberwebsite and social media posts

• Credibility – let customers knowyou are a Member

Decal – 2019 Chamber Member Decals will bedistributed soon

Membership Certificate – yours to display proudly

State “Proud Member of…” and use TriCountyChamber logo – place on website. On letterhead, inemail signature

• Join the Chamber communityReceived a list of fellow Members to contact aspotential future customers – a new list will be sent

• Complimentary event attendance:At your first Membership Breakfast, beintroduced as a new Chamber Member

Renew your Membership and attend aMembership Breakfast as our guest

Watch for your invite to the luncheon thatcoincides with your renewal month and join newand existing members at a MembershipAnniversary Luncheon

Network monthly and build new relationships atbusiness card exchanges – next Business CardExchange is Tuesday, January 22 from 5 – 7 PM atCommunity Health and Dental Care, Pottstown

Monthly educational workshops on various topicsto refresh you and your staff – next Refresh Fridayis on Friday, January 25, from 8:30 – 10 AM – Howto Kick the Crap Out of LinkedIn

…And so much more!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

START 2019 OFF RIGHT –LEVERAGING THE POWEROF YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Congratulations to the businesseslisted below. Their applications were approved by the Board of Directors inDecember. When purchasing goodsand services, please keep these busi-nesses as well as other TriCounty AreaChamber of Commerce Members inmind while you Always Buy Chamber!

Bella Italia Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen 2209 E. High St.Pottstown, PA 19464610.970.0700www.bellaitaliapizza.comCaterers/Banquet Services; Restaurants/ClubsBella Italia is a family-owned, lively restaurantin the heart of Lower Pottsgrove, Pa. We areconveniently located on East High Street. Weare modern in approach and Italian in spirit!We always use the best ingredients and pro-vide a great atmosphere. We are looking for-ward to serving you!

Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C.1133 E. High StreetPottstown, PA 19464610.327.4546www.ewbfunerals.comFuneral HomesWe are a full provider of funeral and crema-tion goods and services. We provide profes-sional advice, service and accountability tofamilies in their season of bereavement. Wealso offer pre-arranged funeral packages.

Goose’s Montecristo Cigar Lounge250 W. Ridge PikeLimerick, PA 19468484.902.8770www.cigargoose.comRetail SalesGoose’s Montecristo Lounge and Tobacconist,located in Limerick, PA, embraces the sloganof the cigar industry “relax and enjoy acigar”... helping our members and customersrelax after a hard day’s work.

Keller Williams Realty Group2069 Orlando Rd.Pottstown, PA 19464610.850.2128www.facebook.com/RachaelRWRealtorReal Estate – ResidentialI’m a Licensed Realtor. My husband and I are alsobeginner investors and flippers along with beingvery active in the Pottstown area community.

Loughin Real Estate100 Campbell Blvd, Suite 106Exton, PA 19341610.705.2200www.ourteamyourdream.comReal Estate – Commercial/Industrial; Real Estate – ResidentialWe are a local real estate team with a focus oncreating a community through connectingpeople.

Majestic Glamour Nails & Spa1126 Town Square Rd.Pottstown, PA 19465267.945.1268majestic-glamour-nails-spa.business.siteSalons – Hair/Nail and Skin Care/TanningHighly qualified nail technicians for manicures& pedicures.

Parma Pizza600 Heritage DrivePottstown, PA 19464484.941.0888www.parmapizzapottstown.comCaterers/Banquet Services; Food Prod-ucts; Food Products – Specialty; \Restaurants/ClubsGreat food, great prices. Fast and friendly serv-ice, family owned!

Pottstown’s Own Meat Market55 E High St.Pottstown, PA 19464610.326.0900pottstownsownmeatmarket.comFood Products; Food Products – SpecialtyPottstown’s Own Meat Market is a wholesale/retail butcher shop. We sell chicken, turkey,beef, lamb, and goat.

Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern1271 N. Sanatoga Station RoadPottstown, PA 19464610.326.5500www.ronscrookedhill.comFood Products; Hotels/Motels/Bed andBreakfasts; Restaurants/ClubsRon’s is a family owned & operated Americanstyle tavern & restaurant. We provide a relaxedatmosphere & specialize in quality comfortfood & beverages.

Speck’s Drive In3969 Ridge PikeCollegeville, PA 19426610.489.2110www.speckschicken.comFood Products; Food Products – Specialty; Restaurants/ClubsSpeck’s Drive-In has been a family owned andoperated establishment since 1953. Our broadmenu offers flexible ordering of our awardwinning Broasted® chicken, sandwiches ordaily specials. We also offer a large selection ofside dishes, including garden salads & our se-cret recipe coleslaw. We are the perfect solu-tion for various dining needs — meals on thego, an inexpensive family dinner out, enter-taining or organization meetings.

Traveling Nurses LLC509 S 12th StReading, PA 19602484.755.5482www.travelingnurses1.comHome Care Services – Seniors; HomeHealth Care ServicesHome care agency - personal services, house-keeping

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BENEFITS, NEWS, AND MORE!

WELCOME APPROVEDNEW MEMBERS!

THANK YOU!2018-2019 Commerce Partners:2018-2019

Connections Partners:

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES(ACCORDING TO TCACC RECORDS)

Happy Anniversary to the following Members:

15 YEARSFurniture Soup, Inc.

5 YEARSBerks Career and Technology Center

Foundation for Boyertown Education

Janet Flack – EXP Realty, LLC

Lily’s Grill

My Dad’s Flooring

1 YEAR1031 CORP.

Are you Celebrating25, 50, 75 Years?

If your Chamber Membercompany is celebrating a significant anniversarythen the Chamber needsto know! The Chamberstrives to recognize

their Members for theirsuccess. Contact TarraFarrell at 610.326.2900

or [email protected]

American Crane &Equipment Corp.

Building a BetterBoyertown

Cigas Machine Shop, Inc.

Comcast

Complete Graphics, Inc.

CzarStar Security

A. Jackson Ecker, Inc.

Fred Beans Ford ofBoyertown, Inc.

Glocker Realty and Insurance

Hollenbach Home Center

IndependencePlanning Group

Keystone Villa atDouglassville

Klein Transportation

LegalShield

North CoventryTownship

O’Connor InvestmentCompany, LLC

PA Office of VocationalRehabilitation

Patrick J. Murphy & Associates

The PennsylvaniaCommunity

Development &Finance Corporation

Premier Orthopaedics:Brandywine Institute ofOrthopaedics Division

Rick Linn, LLC

Stored EnergyConcepts, Inc.

Tompkins VIST Bank

41+ YEARS

Member RenewalsThank you to the following Members who renewed

their commitment to make your Chamber a PRIORITY!

BB&TBorough of Pottstown

Boyertown Oil and Propane

Brookside Country ClubColumbia Boiler Co.Cappelletti Pinter &

Company, P.C.Exelon Nuclear

Fox Rothschild LLP

P. Richard Frantz,A.I.A., ArchitectThe Hill SchoolMaillie LLPO’Donnell,

Weiss & Mattei, P.C.Pottstown Area

IndustrialDevelopment, Inc.Pottstown Hospital

Tower Health

Pottstown Roller Mills, Inc.

Reading Foundry &Supply Co.

Specht Realty, Inc.Twin County

Construction Co., LLCYergey.Daylor.

Allebach.Scheffey.Picardi



BENEFITS, NEWS, AND MORE!

ALWAYS BUY CHAMBERDon’t forget to support your fellow Members by Always Buying Chamber!

We thought we would make it easier for you by listing Members under their

primary categories. Check future issues of the Route 422 Business Advisor for

more categories – and more Members to connect with!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTJanuary’s Business Spotlight is Community Health & Dental Care. Learn more about them atthe event on Tuesday, January 22 from 5-7 PM, located at 351 W. Schuylkill Rd. in Pottstown!

Our NEW LOCATION as a One-Stop-

Shop! The Coventry Mall, 351 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19465

(Next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)

MON 8-8 • TUES-THURS 8-7 • FRI 8-5 • SAT 8-3

In collaboration withPottstown Hospitalwe would like to

introduce…

Additional locations: 800 Heritage Drive, Suite 802, Pottstown, PA 19464 ( MON 8-5 • TUES & WED 8-6 • TH 8-8 • FRI 8-4) and

700 Heritage Drive, Suite 701, Pottstown, PA 19464 (TUES 8-7 • WED 8-5)

PHONE: 610-326-9460 FAX# 610-222-5006OB/GYN PHONE: 484-941-9989 FAX # 610-222-5006

WWW.CH-DC.ORGWe are the recipient of the 2018 Community Impact Award, presented by

Pottstown Hospital, Tower Health and Tri County Area Chamber of Commerce.

Our services include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pediatrics, OB/GYN Prenatal, Behavior Health Services, Substance Abuse Support, Case Management,

Referral Assistance, Healthcare Discounts, Nutrition Services, Medication Dispensary,After Hours Service and Walk-In’s (for established patients).

FREE TRANSPORTATIONfor existing patients

Most Major Medical and Dental Insurances Accepted.

Salons – Hair/Nail & Skin Care/Tanning• Lisa’s Ultimate Image• Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa• Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa - Dou-glassville

• Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa -Gilbertsville

• Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa -Pottstown

• Reflections Hair Designs• Salon Evolve• Virtual Essence Hair Design

Schools/Colleges/Education• Alvernia University• Berks Career and Technology Center• Boyertown Area School District• The Hill School• Montgomery County Community College• Owen J. Roberts School District• Perkiomen School• Pottsgrove School District• St. Bonaventure University Online• Ursinus College• Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center

• Wyndcroft School

Senior Services• Chestnut Knoll• Visiting Angels

Signs/Banners/Flags• FASTSIGNS• Graber Letterin’ Sign Co.

Social Services• Chester County Food Bank• Family Services of Montgomery County

Software Design/Programming• CODY Systems• Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc.• Midcore Solutions

A complete list of memberscan be found on the onlinebusiness directory at

tricountyareachamber.com.

WINTER CONSIGNMENT TICKETSSki and Winter Attractions are available– current discounts include:• Adventure Aquarium

• Bear Creek Mountain Resort

• The Crayola Experience

• The Franklin Institute

• Hersheypark – Christmas Candylane

• Jack Frost Big Boulder

• National Aquarium

• Reading Fighting Phils

• Santander Arena & PerformingArts Center

Contact Melissa at 610.326.2900 [email protected] toget a full list of available discounts.

FEATURED MEMBERBENEFITOF THE MONTH

Dr. Robert Nielson Dr. Beth Maisel Dr. Elisa Ross

GATHERING OFGRATITUDE

In December, Chamber Members gathered for a special Gatheringof Gratitude Luncheon at the Western Career and TechnologyCenter. The delicious luncheon, prepared by students at theTechnical Center, was free thanks to our sponsor Exelon.

Members learned about new initiatives and committees they canbe involved in. Committees looking for participants include:

• Pro Business Council• Membership Committee• Family Business Task Force• Lead Engage Young Professionals (LEYP)• Women of the Workforce• Business/Education Partnership• Partnerships and Special Projects Group

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

610.718.3025; www.exeloncorp.com/PowerPlants/limerick/Pages/profile.aspxExelon does business in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Wherever we are, we work with local employees, customers, government officials and the public to design strategies that leave each community better than we found it. Exelon employs people and supports volunteer

programs that matter to them.

610.796.8228; www.alvernia.edu Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of

the Third Order of St. Francis. Alvernia offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in addition to certificates. It provides

flexible alternatives for adult students.

610.326.5413; www. pottstownarearapidtransit.com Pottstown Area Rapid Transit is a publicly owned and privately operatedtransit system serving the Borough of Pottstown and surrounding areas.

610.495.6204; www.schultztechnology.comEstablished in 2000, Schultz Technology was founded on the principle

of making customer service the number one priority. Our team is standing by to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week with all

your technology needs.

NEXT BREAKFAST:• Thursday, January 10 – Economic Forecast

• 7 – 9 AM at Copperfield Inn at Lakeside



New Members (L to R): Patricia Pasley-Glover, Tricia’s

Trinkets & Treasures; Jenna Stouch & Nena McMillin,

Mike’s Brick Oven Pizza; Desiree Mccarty, Hilltop

Drive-In, Inc.; Frank Rezza, Coventry Neighbors

Magazine; Levioe Howard, Byrd’s BarBeQue;

and William Baird, Bair’s Catering LLC.

One of the breakfast sponsors, PART,

collected donations for their

Take PART Give Back initiative.

DECEMBERMEMBERSHIPLUNCHEON

December’s Luncheon reached full capacity at the

Western Career and Technology Center!

TEAR THIS PAGE OUT AND KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS

NETWORKINGThurs., Jan. 10 Economic Forecast Breakfast7 – 9 AM Copperfield Inn, 594 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, 19468 2019 is here and we are excited to be able to discuss the economic

outlook of the new year with several individuals from Tompkins VISTBank and Insurance. These professionals include an investment officer,portfolio manager, economist, and a technical analyst. Their profession-als will be giving a brief presentation on the economic pulse of thenation followed by Q & A session. Please feel free to email us yourquestions for these individuals ahead of time!

$26 per Member (prepaid before 1/3); $32 per Member (invoiced or after 1/3); $50 per non-member

Sponsored by: Tompkins VIST Bank and Tompkins VIST Insurance

Weds., Jan. 16 Discover Leadership Tri-County12 – 1 PM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 Learn how this ten-month, tuition based, leadership and professional

development program can equip you or a member of your organiza-tional staff with the skills and understanding of the problems, opportu-nities, and resources throughout the tri-county region to effectivelyserve on a nonprofit board and sustain community participation andinvolvement. Now enrolling for the Class of 2020!

Free; Registration Requested

Thurs., Jan. 17 Legislative Coffee8:30 - 9:30 AM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 All of our legislators for the TriCounty Area have been invited to attend

this morning coffee event. Come out and join us in welcoming the newlegislators as well as the incumbents from the previous year. This is youropportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with the legislators todiscuss your business and network!

Members Only; No Charge; Registration Appreciated Sponsored by: Montgomery County Community College

Fri., Jan. 18 Leadership Alumni Executive Series: Part 18:30 – 10 AM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 Through this exclusive and intimate event, gain valuable insight from

three top leaders in our region and learn how they develop leadersamong their staff and gain influence in the community by serving others.Featured Panelists: Rich Newell, CEO, Pottstown Hospital Tower Health;Scott McDevitt, President/CEO, Translogistics, Inc.; and Rich Graver,Chief Lending Officer, The Victory Bank.

Leadership Alumni Only; Free Event Contact Jennifer O’Donnell at 610.326.2900 to register.

Tues., Jan. 22 Business Card Exchange5 - 7 PM Community Health & Dental Care, 351 W. Schuylkill Rd.,

Pottstown 19465 Community Health and Dental Care provides affordable, accessible,

and quality healthcare to everyone regardless of insurance status. Comeout and tour the new facility at the Coventry mall and see all that theydo for the community!

Members Only; No Charge; Registration Appreciated Sponsored by: Community Health & Dental Care

Fri., Jan. 25 Refresh Friday: How to Kick the Crap Out of LinkedIn8:30 - 10 AM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 Selling, Hiring and Growing in the Digital Age. Stop wasting time

online and start making more money. Featuring Guest Speakers: EdBurns, LinkedIn and Social Media Expert; and Don Carrick, CorporatePhotographer and Facial Expression Coach.

Members Only; No Charge; Registration Appreciated+

Tues., Jan. 29 Discover Leadership Tri-County8 – 9 AM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 Learn how this ten-month, tuition based, leadership and professional

development program can equip you or a member of your organiza-tional staff with the skills and understanding of the problems, opportu-nities, and resources throughout the tri-county region to effectivelyserve on a nonprofit board and sustain community participation andinvolvement. Now enrolling for the Class of 2020!

Free; Registration Requested

SAVE THE DATESTues., Feb. 5 Business Card Exchange4 - 6 PM Keller Williams Realty Group, 542 N. Lewis Rd., Limerick 19468 Come mix it up with the Keller Williams Realty Group! Take a night to

come mingle with the membership at their office on N. Lewis Road.Office tours will be available throughout the evening along with someamazing food and beverage being offered. Come find outwhy Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked Keller Williams as the No.1 real estate franchise.

Members Only; No Charge; Registration Appreciated Sponsored by: Keller Williams Realty Group

Tues., Feb. 12 Women’s Roundtable: inspiRED5 – 8 PM Brookside Country Club, 850 N. Adams St., Pottstown 19464 $35 per attendee (prepaid before 2/5); $40 per attendee (invoiced or

after 2/5); $250 per table of 8 Sponsor: YWCA Tri-County Area Additional Business Development Opportunities Available

Fri., Feb. 22 Refresh Friday: Advocacy8:30 - 10 AM TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, 152 E. High St.,

Suite 360, Pottstown 19464 Peggy Lee-Clark, Executive Director of Pottstown Area Industrial

Development, Inc. will present on Advocacy. Advocacy is a powerful tool that ranges from grass-root efforts to well-

oiled machines. When effective it inspires positive change.Unfortunately, professionals don’t always understand the processwhich is why it isn’t always successful.

Members Only; No Charge; Registration Appreciated

Thurs., March 7 Membership Breakfast: Shoestring Marketing7 – 9 AM TBD More details to come. $26 per Member (prepaid prior to 2/28); $32 per Member (invoiced or

after 2/28); $50 per non-member Sponsors: Alvernia University; Tompkins VIST Bank Additional Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Weds., March 20 Boyertown Area Progress Dinner5 – 8:30 PM La Massaria at Bella Vista Golf Course, 2901 Fagleysville Rd.,

Gilbertsville 19525 More details to come. $100 per Member; $900 per Member table of 10; $150 per non-member;

$1,500 per non-member table of 10 Platinum Sponsor: Tompkins VIST Bank Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Scanning this QR code will take you to the event’s page.

Call Michele Barrett, Events & Marketing Director for more

information or to sponsor an event.

610.326.2900

Mark Your Calendars!


Register today; connect tomorrow. Visit tricountyareachamber.com or call 610.326.2900.



MEET THE NEW CHAMBER STAFF MEMBER

Michele BarrettThe TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce our new

Special Events & Marketing Director –Michele Barrett.

Michele started her employment with the TriCounty Chamber on Tuesday,December 4, 2018. Michele will primarily be responsible for planning andexecution of all Chamber events including but not limited to Business CardExchanges, Membership Breakfasts, and Refresh Fridays. She will also design and

facilitate all annual events such as the Legislative Coffee, College Fair, and the Boyertown AreaProgress Dinner. Michele will be your business-to-chamber contact for marketing of all events. Welook forward to Michele’s contributions to the Ambassador Program, Women of the WorkforceProgram, Family Business RoundTable, and Lead Engage Young Professionals.

Michele earned her M. Ed in Curriculum and Instruction as a Teaching Fellow at the Universityof Missouri-Columbia. She enjoyed teaching middle and high school English and Language Arts forseven years, in part teaching in the Antietam School District, before dedicating her time to raisingher children, Grace who is now 16 and Nicholas who is now 13.

During her years as a “stay-at-home parent,” Michele started a nonprofit organization, WalkBike Berks, and served the tri-county area as a transportation education and equity advocate at thelocal, state, and national level. Michele says she is delighted that her early work as a grant writer forthe Pottstown School District’s Safe Routes to School program was able to serve as a smallcomponent of the overall success that has led to the new bicycle and pedestrian network through-out the Pottstown area. She went on to become the first Executive Director for PA Walks andBikes. She served both leadership roles until her family made the move to Montgomery County in2010 where Michele served on the board of directors for Building a Better Boyertown. She offeredher help as a temporary full-time Main Street Manager to the BBB while the established Manager,Adrianne Blank was on leave for a short time.

In 2014, Michele went on to serve as the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust’s AssistantDirector. Michele is delighted to have the opportunity to currently serve on the Pennsylvania’sAmericana Region’s visitor’s bureau’s ADA/Autism Friendly Committee. The work will enable thebureau to launch a new website page and print resources to highlight businesses and destinationsin our region that provide ADA and autism-friendly infrastructure and supports.

Michele looks forward to being a vital part of the tri-county region and contributing to thegrowing success of the ongoing business development.

We have all seen it…and felt it. Thesnows of last winter and the rains of thespring and summer paused—-for only ashort time—the ‘march of constructionequipment’! Cranes, dump trucks, concretemixers and excavators seem almost asdense as our passenger vehicle traffic.

All over our region, the combination ofthe enlivened economy and interest rateshave contributed to a surge in the construc-tion and re-development of both singlefamily and multi-family residential unitsfrom all corners of Montgomery andChester counties. Hard to believe that whilewe may have gotten used to the cyclicalnature of roadway repair and bridgereconstruction along our most congestedarteries, once off the highways, we also facethe construction vehicles on our hometownroads.

A simple question may have alreadycrossed your mind.

If we are paying to widen and improveour major roadways and approving thebuilding of residential projects along ourcorridor… won’t traffic just continue to getworse?

It is a very valid point for discussion. While Townships can limit development

with moratoriums based on issues like thelack of available capacity for sewage

conveyance and treatment and water, theycannot deny a property owner’s right todevelop his or her property because ofpotential congestion issues related to a lackof planning along transportation corridors.

New development certainly has manypositive elements to offer any township ormunicipality. Increased tax revenue andrevitalization of areas are the most obvious.However, new development and redevel-opment projects also allow Townships to‘piggy-back’ and cooperate on improve-ments that developers make to theircommunities—-creating greater benefitsand more efficient use of township funds.

How should municipalities handle thechallenges of this growth—especially in thearena of traffic congestion?

The answer lies in ‘planning’. Townshipsand municipalities who regularly look at

the current and future needs of theircommunities and address them in theirplanning documents position themselvessuccessfully for the inevitable periods ofeconomic growth and recession. Updatesto Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Codesallow townships to begin the process ofplanning for the increased amount ofvehicle trips associated with growth and re-development.

More specifically, codes and planningguidance material can be reviewed with theintent of incorporating transportationdemand management (TDM) ordinances.TDM is a method of addressing the veryreal impacts of traffic congestion in ourcommunities by advocating for multi-modal mobility options that reduce the useof single-occupant vehicles. TDM measuresinclude trail use, walking, biking, vanpooling, carpooling and other incentives.

TDM ordinances can include incentives fordevelopers who can verify that elements oftheir proposed plan reduce the number ofvehicle trips or penalize those develop-ments that have not considered the broadimpact of TDM in their communities.

Other types of ordinance implementa-tion could include complete streetsordinances (advocating for the incorpora-tion of pedestrian and bike-friendly pathsalong proposed circulation routes) andtransit benefit ordinances (incentivizingemployers moving into a community tooffer monetary benefits to those employeeswho use alternate methods of commuting).

The benefits of reduced congestion andmore efficient transportation networks aremany. Increased

productivity, reduction in physical andemotional stress and an improved qualityof life are just a few of these benefits. Getinvolved with your local government byattending public meetings and askingquestions about how changes to yourcommunity might be improved by consid-ering TDM measures in planning decisions.

For more information on Transportationalternatives visit wearetdm.com.Anita Nardone, PE, Director of TDM Planning,GVF. To reach Anita Nardone by email:[email protected], or by phone: (610)354-8899.



‘PLANNING’ TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION



WOMEN OF THE WORKFORCEWomen in the area had a great WOW Holiday

Networking event on December 12. It was a wonderfulafternoon of networking andholiday festivities. The Carouselat Pottstown was beautifullydecorated and put everyone inthe holiday spirit. Thank you toeveryone who came out andmade this event a success!

On December 6, young professionals in the tri-county area gathered at the RedHorse Motoring Club to support two deserving families through donations of giftsto The Salvation Army of Pottstown.Red Horse Motoring Club provided a gorgeousvenue to create connections, build community, and support commerce. Sincereappreciation goes to the following businesses for their generous donations of foodand beverages:

Lily’s Grill; The Avenue; Juan Carlos; Sly Fox;Amruth Brewery; McDonald’s – Pottstown; Giuseppe’sCafe & Pizzeria; Wolf, Baldwin & Associates, P.C.;Pottstown Area Industrial Development; Louette’sBYO; Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

Thank you to everyone who made this event asuccess! Stay tuned for more exciting events andprograms for LEYP!

Sponsored by:

NEXTWOW EVENT:• Women’s Roundtable: InspiRED

• Tuesday, February 12 from 5 – 8 PM• Brookside Country Club, Pottstown$35 per attendee (prepaid by 2/5); $40 per attendee

(invoiced or paid after 2/5); $250 per table of 8



JOB POSTINGSLOOKING TO

FILL A POSITION?The Job Postings and ResumeService helps Members thatare looking to fill a position bysaving them time and money.

How to Post Your Job OpeningCompanies who have posted JobOpenings will be featured in aweekly email and in the Route 422Business Advisor.

Members: It’s easy to post yourJob Openings!

– Login to Members Only on theChamber website and click the“Jobs” tab on the left side module.

– Click “Add New Job Posting,”fill in the description.

– Preview your posting by clicking“Preview” on the bottom of thepage.

– Click the red “Save & Exit”button on the bottom to finalizeyour posting.

LOOKING FOR QUALI-FIED INDIVIDUALS?Information from resumes the

Chamber has received are announced atMembership Breakfasts and summarizedin the Route 422 Business Advisor.

Members: Stop by at the officeanytime to review the resumes we haveon file that have been sent to us by thoselooking for work.

Know someone looking for a job?1. Have them send their resume toMelissa at [email protected].

2. They can also go to the Chamber’swebsite and view Chamber Memberswho currently have positions availableat their company.

• American Crane & EquipmentCorp. – Project Manager; Service

2018-2019 TCACC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE &BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDBaran Schultz, CEO, Schultz Technology

CHAIR ELECTRich Newell, CEO, Pottstown Hospital Tower Health

TREASURERApril Barkasi, President & CEO,

CEDARVILLE Engineering Group, LLC

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMANRichard Graver, Chief Lending Officer, The Victory Bank

SOLICITORJoseph K. Koury, O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C.

SECRETARYEileen Dautrich, President, TCACC

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Breslawski, Maillie LLP

Sean Deviney, The Body-Borneman Companies

Dr. Dave DiMattio,Montgomery County Community College

Twila Fisher, The Hill School

Peggy Lee-Clark, Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc.

Lee Levengood, Everything Printing

Rick Libra, ExelonStacey Machalette, Longstreth Sporting Goods, LLC

Eric Phillips, Dana Incorporated

Greg Richardson, Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.

Elaine Schaeffer, Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area

Dr. William Shirk, Pottsgrove School District

Michael Stevens, BB&T

Frank Strunk, Tompkins VIST Bank

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Celebrate your new business or new location by hosting

a Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening. The TriCounty Area

Chamber of Commerce provides this complimentary service

to ALL businesses in the tri-county region.

For more details or to schedule your Ribbon Cutting,

please contact Michele Barrett, Events & Marketing Director,

at 610.326.2900 or [email protected].

REFRESH FRIDAY- DECEMBER

December’s Refresh Friday focused on

Strategic Management.Donald Schalk,

Director of Business &Corporate Development,Alvernia University,

discussed the execution sideof strategic management

and how to ensure successwith the daily realities of

budget cuts and competingpriorities using varioustools and techniques.

!

NEXT REFRESH SEMINAR:Friday, January 25, 8:30 – 10 AM,

“How to Kick the Crap Out of LinkedIn”

Donut NV, 194 S. Hanover St.,Pottstown, PA 19464

Weidner’sDeli,

12 S. ReadingAve.,

Boyertown, PA 19512

A Blog Post by Class of 2019 participant, Jenn Ulrich, Pottstown Hospital Tower Health

‘Tis the season to be jolly. It’s the timeof year when most people are lookingforward to spending time with familyand friends. Children are doing thecountdown to see what Santa has leftthem under the tree. So often we getcaught up in “ourselves” that we forgetthose who have lost a loved one, a jobor any other hardship this time of year.Today I was able to walk through thePottstown Community and embracewhat this time of year truly means. TheTri-County Leadership Class of 2019braved the cold and witnessed someof the great things local non-profits are doing for the community.

I have worked in Pottstown for over 5 years and never knew about the Steel RiverPlayhouse located down on High Street. Standing in the main lobby I felt the sameexcitement and joy I get before seeing a show in the “City”. The volunteers and perform-ers have a true passion for the arts and it shows through all of their hard work. A few ofus left there planning our next girls’ night out for a show and a glass of wine! Little didwe know that our next stop at the Salvation Army would introduce us to some ofsweetest people, who reinforced there are still kind-hearted human beings. We jumpedright in to help with the donations and sorting of food etc. There was a sense of warmthand love in the center, one that you feel when you are around family. Our last stop pulledon my heart strings – the YWCA Tri-County Area. Our youth are the future leaders and itall starts at a young age. Walking through seeing the safe place the children have to learnand flourish was amazing. Being greeted with hugs and smiles made me want to continuealong my journey of becoming the best leader possible.

At the end of the day, I drove home with a larger sense of purpose, knowing that I want to open doors for others.The words of my grandmother ringing in my ears — it takes a village…

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER

JOIN THE CLASS OF 2020!Learn how this ten-month, tuition based, leader-

ship and professional development program canequip you or a member of your organizational staffwith the skills and understanding of the problems, op-portunities, and resources throughout the tri-countyregion to effectively serve on a nonprofit board andsustain community participation and involvement.Now enrolling for the Class of 2020. Applications dueJune 30, 2019. Class starts in September.

Learn More! Register for an Info Session!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16th 12 – 1 PMor TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th 8 – 9 AM

Call 610.326.2900

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